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Chinese Algae Eater

Family:	CYPRINIDAE
Species:	Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Common Name:	Chinese Algae Eater
Size:	Up to 10" (25cm) usually much smaller
Min Tank Size:	24 inches.
Habitat:	Asia: Streams of Indochina and central Thailand.
Diet:	Omvivorous, Algae, needs vegetable matter in addition to flakes.
Behavior:	Aggressive to others of their own species and fish smaller than themselves, territorial.
Water:	Temperature 75 to 78ºF (25 to 28ºC), pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19.
Care:	Needs caves or other hiding places, tend to eat less algae and more food from substrate as they age.
Communities:	Younger specimens are usually ok but as they age they become more and more aggressive.
Suitability:	Purchase with caution.
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